Pete's Social Media Cover Photo Challenge
Oct 16, 2012
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Pete will be accepting entries into his first-ever Social Media Cover Photo Challenge. Read the story for further details.
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May 10, 2011
Visclosky Responds to Daniels’ Signing of New Congressional Districts
"Should Northwest Indiana voters bestow on me the honor of re-election next fall, I would then look forward to serving the residents of Lake, Porter, and LaPorte County that make up the newly-configured First Congressional District."
May 04, 2011
Pete Introduces American Steel First Act of 2011
“During these difficult economic times, it is more important today than ever for the federal government to reject unfair and inferior imports from countries like China and uphold American manufacturing,” he said.
May 02, 2011
Breaking News: Osama bin Laden Killed
President Obama announced late Sunday evening that U.S. security forces had killed Osama bin Laden in Pakistan.
May 01, 2011
Important Changes to Federal Benefit Programs, including SSI, VA
A United States Department of the Treasury rule will soon require all those who receive federal benefits and non-tax payments to receive those payments electronically.
Apr 26, 2011
Apply to Be a Congressional Page!
Pete is now accepting applications for the U.S. House of Representatives Summer 2011 Page Program.
Apr 26, 2011
TRAVEL ALERT: Syria
The United States Department of State has issued a new warning for travel to Syria. The warning urges U.S. citizens in Syria to depart immediately. U.S. citizens who must remain in Syria are advised to limit nonessential travel within the country. U.S. citizens not in Syria should defer all travel to Syria at this time.
Apr 15, 2011
Meeting with Serbian Prime Minister, Officials
This afternoon, Pete had the honor of discussing current events in Serbia with the country’s Prime Minister and Ambassador. At right, see a photo below of Pete with Prime Minister of Serbia Mirko Cvetkovic and Serbian Ambassador H.E. Vladimir Petrovic.
Apr 12, 2011
Pete Visits Hobart Police
On April 12, Pete stopped by the Hobart Police Department to see recent technology upgrades designed to enhance the department’s crime-fighting capacity and improve communication between the department and other law enforcement agencies.
Apr 06, 2011
Pete Testifies before ITC for Third Time in 2011
On April 6, Pete testified before the International Trade Commission on a case involving hot-rolled steel from Brazil, Japan, and Russia. Hot-rolled steel is manufactured at the ArcelorMittal plants in Burns Harbor and East Chicago, and at the United States Steel Corporation plant in Gary.
Apr 05, 2011
Pete Introduces Fighting for American Jobs Act of 2011
Continuing the fight for economic recovery in Northwest Indiana, Pete introduced the Fighting for American Jobs Act of 2011. This legislation would prohibit businesses that lay off a greater percentage of their American workers than workers in other countries from receiving any federal assistance.
